thinc summer challenge

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The Purple Feet Foundation (PFF) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization

focused on getting students to think about their future.

We thought it would be fun to put together a challenge to help students thinc a little over the

summer. We hope you use it with your students, children, summer

campers, etc.

If you do, let us know. Say “Hi” to us on Facebook and Twitter.

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Connect with Us

As you take the thinc Summer Challenge and create all sorts of amazing things, consider sharing them within

the Purple Feet Foundation’s thinc Edmodo group. You don’t have to, but it would be cool if you did.

http://edmodo.com

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Just go to Edmodo.com.Click “I’m a student.”

Register for an account and use our PFF group code.



Career Connection

thinc about a future career at O*Net Online.


Search by your interests.

Then select one or more preferences.

Pick a career and then check out the skills you will need.

Choose a career like “Actors.”

Which of these skills can you practice over

the summer? In school?

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Creative Writing

http://writingprompts.tumblr.com

Consider sharing your amazing ideas with others, somehow. Post them to your blog, share them

within our Edmodo group or if you prefer,

keep them in your private journal.

As long as you are writing, we’re content.

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CuriosityExplore a fun science activity and see the connections

from other kids around the world.

www.lawrencehallofscience.org/kidsite

Go to the Lawrence Hall of Science Kid Site.

Don’t forget to check out the fun science games at the bottom of the page.

Pick “Bug Hunt.”

Identify the bugs you have seen where you live.

See what other kids near you found.

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Reading CornerSummer is a great time to get lost in a book.

www.yasiv.com

Go to Yasiv.com. Enter the title of a book you really enjoyed reading.

Explore all sorts of other books that relate to the book you chose.

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Create Something CoolCreate a computer program using Scratch.

Start by making the cat do something.

http://scratch.mit.edu

View sample projects for inspiration!

Code your own program. Check out the Step-by-Step

Intro to help you get started.

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Be CraftyClothespin crafts

http://tinyurl.com/TSCcraft1

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Career Connection

thinc about a future career at Kids.gov.

http://kids.usa.gov/teens-home/jobs

Choose an area of interest.

Then choose a possible career.

Explore what these people do and how to pursue that career (and what it pays).

What are some of the important qualities in people who have the career in which

you are interested?

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Creative Writing






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Pick “Where Do Plants Grow?”

Identify the trees that grow where you live.

See what other kids near you found.

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Reading CornerStay connected and current over the summer.

www.timeforkids.com

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Create Something CoolCreate a music video of your summer adventures.

Note: If you are not 13 years old quite yet, ask your parent(s) to create an account.

https://animoto.com

Check out a sample video at PurpleFeetFoundation.org.

Give your video a title.Change the style.

Add pictures and video.Add text.

Pick a song.Publish.

Sign up for an account and then create!

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Be CraftyLeaf prints


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Career ConnectionExplore these infographics to learn about some interesting

careers, what they pay and what is involved in doing the job.

As you explore, don’t let salary be the only factor in thinc-ing about a

career. Pursue your passion.

If you enjoy going to work every day that is priceless.

You can’t put a price on happiness.

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Pick “Bridge Builders.”

Build your own bridge and see how many pennies it can hold.

Enter your data and see how your bridge

stacks up against other kids from

around the world.

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Reading CornerStay connected and current over the summer.

www.youngzine.org

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Create Something CoolCreate a paperslide video about your interests, a

career you want to pursue or a topic of your choice.

http://paperslide.wikispaces.com

Check out the guidelines and watch the “How to Create a Paperslide Video” tutorial.

Materials:Paper

MarkersVideo camera

Creativity

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Be CraftyOrigami


More great ideas at www.origami-instructions.com

Create what you like. Personally, we like

the letter C.

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Career Connection

What’s your job personality?

http://tinyurl.com/sok48

Take this fun quiz (yes, a quiz can be fun) from KidzWorld to help you thinc

about possible jobs you might like.

If you could be a beverage, what kind of beverage

would you be? Well, your answer might just tell you a little bit about the career

you want to pursue.

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Creative Writing






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CuriosityAsk a friend or your pet goldfish to

explore a fun science activity with you.

http://scienceofeverydaylife.com

Go to the Science of Everyday Life site.

Have some more science fun by checking out the Virtual Labs.

Click on Students and then Science Fun. Try the Sandwich-Bag

Dart Board today.

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Reading CornerFind a shady tree or a quiet corner and dive into a book.

See how far you can read with Scholastic’s Summer Challenge.

www.scholastic.com/ups/campaigns/src-2013

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Create Something CoolCreate a cartoon that tells a story.

Challenge yourself to tell a story about something you learned recently. A math problem, perhaps?

http://www.toondoo.com

Sign up for a free account. Then click create.

Check out some of the most popular

toons for inspiration.

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Be CraftyDryer lint clay and other creations


This one seemed weird.

Therefore, it’s sure to be fun.

And, it’s a great way to recycle.

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Career Connection

Explore a thinc Career Chat.

www.youtube.com/purplefeetfoundation

Check out one of the thinc Career Chats we hosted this year.

We chatted with a filmmaker, marketer, magician, editor, and

an artist/author.

Who should we invite to chat with us next year? A fashion designer? Doctor? Lawyer? Astronaut? Tell us what career you’d like to learn more about:

http://tinyurl.com/PFFchat

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Creative Writing






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CuriosityAsk a friend or your pet goldfish to

explore a fun science activity with you.

http://scienceofeverydaylife.com

Go to the Science of Everyday Life site.

Have some more science fun by checking out the Travel through Time section.

Click on Students and then Science Fun. Build a Two-Stage

Balloon Rocket.

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Reading CornerExplore the International Children’s Digital

Library and find a good story to read.

http://en.childrenslibrary.org

Search for short books, long books, award-winning books, and even books in

different languages.

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Create Something CoolCreate a cardboard arcade game. Just like Caine.

http://cainesarcade.com

Watch the Caine’s Arcade Short Film.

Then create your own arcade game.

Take a picture and share it to the Edmodo

group if you like.

Materials:ImaginationCreativityCardboardMarkers

Tape

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Be CraftyToilet paper roll bird feeders


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ScoreCardGive yourself a C beside each of the activities you completed.

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Total = _____

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